Loved Bob Doroughs liner notes, how did they come about?
I’d toyed with the idea of inviting Bob to sing a duet with me, but none of these songs seemed a custom-fit for his voice and persona. Then I remembered he’d written liner notes for Diane Hubka’s first CD, and provided comments for Chicago singer Joanie Pallatto’s recordings. When I saw him perform with Dave Frishberg last fall at the Jazz Bakery, I just sorta blurted out my request! I wanted him to write about the songs, and he did – but in his own unique hipster parlance! > How will you be promoting the new CD? We’ve got a radio promoter working the album, along with a publicist. We’re sending the CD to various reviewers, and starting to set up club appearances. For example, I’m going to be sharing the stage at Catalina’s with Mark Winkler on March 18th – to celebrate the CD release and perform some new songs we’ve just finished. > What differentiates you from other jazz singers? It’d have to be the songs. Mind you, I have nothing against the wonderful standards of yesteryear, but th
